The 2008 Hygeia Awards Congratulations to the 2008 Hygeia Award Winners! Internal Newsletters First Place Spectrum —Karen Smith, Sharon Partridge, Jon Begg, Kim Kattouw & Julie White, Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, ON Second Place The Echo—Dave Bourne, Rouge Valley Health System, Toronto, ON Third Place  Employee Links — Lanre Banjoko, Bloorview Kids Rehab, Toronto, ON External Publications First Place Progress — Penny Noble, Judy Hamill & Barbara Baker, BC Cancer Foundation, Vancouver, BC Second Place Registered Nurse Journal — Marion Zych, Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario, Toronto, ON Third Place  Exceptional Family — Warren Greenstone, Miriam Foundation, Town of Mount Royal, Quebec Annual Reports First Place Because We All Need St. Joseph’s — St. Joseph’s Health Care, London and St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation, London, ON Second Place Exploring the Journey of Care— Sarah Corrigan, London Health Sciences Centre, London, ON Third Place Contributing to Positive Outcomes— Judy Hamill, Penny Noble & Barbara Baker, BC Cancer Foundation, Vancouver, BC Special Purpose Communication — General First Place The Bounce Back Book Series — Trevor Coulombe, Alberta Mental Health Board, Edmonton, AB Second Place Prostate Man: Take It Like A Man — Glenn Craig, Regional Cancer Care & the Northern Cancer Research Foundation, Thunder Bay, ON Third Place St. Paul’s Hospital Legacy Murals  —  Anne-Marie Cey, St. Paul’s Hospital, Saskatoon, SK Honourable Mention Sister – A History of the Sisters of St. Joseph of London — Dahlia Reich, St. Joseph’s Health Care, London, ON Special Purpose Communication — Fundraising First Place One Kids Place Campaign Launch — Judy Sharpe, One Kids Place Children’s Treatment Centre, North Bay, ON Second Place It’s Our Time — Christine Clark, Niagara Health System, St. Catharines, ON Third Place Lifetime of Care — Suzanne Hallsworth, Credit Valley Hospital Foundation, Mississauga, ON Honourable Mention Christmas Catalogue 2007 — Sarah Nelems, Kelowna General Hospital Foundation, Kelowna, BC   Multi-Media Production First Place Kids at the Hospital: Vivi and her Operation — Arthur Uyeyama, The Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga, ON Second Place It’s Our Time— Christine Clark, Niagara Health System, St. Catharines, ON Third Place Compassion At Work — Fran Ross, Caritas Health Group, Edmonton, AB Honourable Mention Snowflake Gala — Courtney Mosentine, Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation, Edmonton, AB Strategic Communications Program First Place The Powder Room— Lindsay Peterson, Communications MECA, Toronto, ON Second Place Access to Best Care— Jeff Vallentin, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON Third Place Excellence in BC Healthcare Awards — Melissa Mueller, Joyce Chan and Deborah Carty, Health Employers Association of BC, Vancouver, BC Internet Web Sites First Place www.cvh.on.ca— Vladimir Simic & Wendy Johnson, The Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga, ON Second Place www.kingstonhospitalfoundations.ca — John Suart, University Hospitals Kingston Foundation, Kingston, ON Third Place www.rougevalley.ca/rvhsf   — Dave Bourne, Rouge Valley Health System, Toronto, ON 2008 Hollobon Award Winner Patrick Dare The Ottawa Citizen  “A Waiting Game” /files/hygeiawinners08_final.doc General Rules - Eligibility: Material submitted to the 2008 Hygeia Awards must have been produced in Canada, for use in Canada, completed after January 1, 2007, and not submitted to any prior Hygeia Awards program. Language: Entries may be submitted in English, French, or both official languages. Deadline: The deadline for entries, Friday, February 29, 2008, has now passed. Categories: There are eight categories. You must carefully read through the rules of each category to ensure your materials are directed correctly. Due to the volume of entries, no single entry or component piece may be submitted in more than one category. Please photocopy the entry form provided and submit each entry on a separate form. Note that in categories which require more than one set of materials, photocopies of the entry form should be attached to each set. Entry Form: /files/hygeiaentryform.pdf Judging: Judges are independent of HCPRA and knowledgeable in the category which they are judging. They will determine winners based on the entry information and the materials submitted by entrants. If no entry meets the criteria in a given category, no award will be granted. The decisions of the judges are final. Entrants wishing to receive copies of judges' comments on their entries should include a stamped, self-addressed envelope for each entry. Fees: PER ENTRY: HCPRA members - $75; Non-HCPRA members - $125. All fees should be remitted with entries, by cheque or money order payable to: HCPRA. Visa and MasterCard are also accepted. Entries not accompanied by fees will not be accepted. Agencies/Consultants: Judges will take into account the differences in resources available to entrants, especially where use of outside consultants was involved. Entries will be judged on value achieved from resources employed. All entries must be submitted in the name of the client rather than the name of the consultant or agency. If the client wishes, a duplicate certificate of honour to be issued to the agency or consultant in the event of an award, please indicate their name on the entry form in the space provided. Additional copies cost $25.00 each. Return of Materials: All entries to the Hygeia Awards become the property of HCPRA. If indicated on the entry form in the space provided, materials will be returned C.O.D. By entering the Hygeia Awards, you grant HCPRA rights, title and interest to reproduce your work in Impressions and other HCPRA print and electronic publications. Categories: Internal Newsletters / External Publications / Annual Reports / Special Purpose Publication-General / Special Purpose Communication-Fundraising / Multi-Media Production / Strategic Communications Program/ Web Sites 1. Internal Newsletters: For audiences in-house: staff, physicians, volunteers, etc. Submit three sets of three consecutive issues of your high frequency, low cost, primarily text-oriented newsletter. Attach a completed entry form to each set. In addition to entry information, judges will look for clear, concise, readable copy that exhibits high editorial standards; effective use of colour or graphics; and an overall creative presentation. Submit entries to: Helen Reilly Hospital Publicist Credit Valley Hospital 2200 Eglinton Avenue West, 4th Floor Mississauga, ON  L5M 2N1 Phone: 905-813-4399 E-mail: hreilly@cvh.on.ca 2. External Publications: For audiences outside of your organization, association, etc. Submit three sets of three consecutive issues of your primarily text-oriented newsletter, magazine, newspaper insert, or advertisement. It must be produced regularly (for example: annually, quarterly, bi-monthly). Attach a completed entry form to each set. In addition to entry information, judges will look for clear, concise, readable copy that exhibits high editorial standards; effective use of colour or graphics; and an overall creative presentation. Submit entries to: Karen Smith Manager, Public Affairs Kingston General Hospital Nickle 2, 76 Stuart Street Kingston, ON  K7L 2V7 Phone: 613-549-6666 ext. 6345 E-mail:  smithk8@kgh.kari.net 3. Annual Reports: Any shape, size or format. Send three copies with a completed entry form attached to each. Judges will look for clear, concise and imaginative writing, and creative graphics. They will consider suitability of photographs or illustration to overall presentation, clarity of presentation for financial and statistical materials, and effective use of colour. Submit entries to: Meaghan Lawrence-Kreeft Communications Specialist Bluewater Health 89 Norman Street Sarnia, ON  N7T 6S3 Phone: 519-464-4453 E-mail: mlawrence-kreeft@bluewaterhealth.ca  4. Special Purpose Communication - General: A one-time effort, or a communication piece produced on an irregular basis to meet a specific need. Examples could include a newspaper advertisement, a poster, or a community mail piece. The entry should exhibit a creative solution to a communication opportunity such as a hospital expansion, special event, government relations work, or a crisis situation. Send three copies with a completed entry form attached to each. Judges will look for clear, concise writing with high editorial standards, creative planning and design and an effective use of photographs and/or graphics which enhance the overall look of the entry. Submit entries to: Pat Stephens Manager, Public Relations North Bay General Hospital 750 Scollard Street North Bay, ON  P1B 5A4 Phone: 705-495-8127 E-mail: stephp@nbgh.on.ca 5. Special Purpose Communication - Fundraising: A one-time effort, or a communication piece produced on an irregular basis, to meet a specific need. Examples could include a newspaper advertisement, a poster or a community mail piece. The entry should exhibit a creative solution to a communication opportunity such as a fundraising launch, special event, or donor relations project. Send three copies with a completed entry form attached to each. Judges will look for clear, concise writing with high editorial standards, creative planning and design and an effective use of photographs and/or graphics which enhance the overall look of the entry. Submit entries to: Helen Carkner President, Communications & Public Affairs Fraser Health 300, 10334 - 152A Street Surrey, BC  V3R 7P8 Phone: 604-587-4602 E-mail: helen.carkner@fraserhealth.ca 6. Multi-Media Production: Video, CD-ROM, virtual tour or high-level Powerpoint productions aimed at an internal and/or external audience. Send three copies and a completed entry form. Multi-projector entries must be submitted on videotape cassette. All videotaped entries must be submitted on VHS, CD or DVD format . Judges will look for high quality of pictures and sound, originality, impact of message, and well-written scripts. Submit entries to: Lisa Dutton Manager, Communications Montreal Children's  Hospital, MUHC 2300 Tupper Street, Room F-372 Montreal, QC  H3H 1P3 Phone: 514-412-4307 E-mail: lisa.dutton@muhc.mcgill.ca 7. Strategic Communications Program: A complete communications program designed to inform, educate or persuade specific audience(s) about a specific issue. The program should rely on a variety of media and activities (e.g. internal communications, community relations program, special events program, media relations program). Send three copies of your program with a completed entry form attached to each copy. Package your program in a three ring binder; photographs may be mounted and included. Do not send actual promotional objects or giveaways (no teddy bears, shovels, or dolls); if it doesn't fit easily into a binder, photograph the item and enclose the print. Judges will look for a clear purpose and identity of the organization, high professional standards, originality and proven results. Submit entries to: Erin Barnes Communications Officer Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation 400 University Avenue, Level 2 Saint John, NB  E2L 4L4 Tel: 506-648-6139 E-mail: barer@reg2.health.nb.ca 8. Web Sites A computer-based communication site aimed at internal or external audiences. The site should be new or have had significant updates within the last year. For all web sites, provide a URL address and three copies of the completed entry form. For internal sites, provide written instructions on how judges can gain access. If installation of software is required to view the entry, provide written information, time and disk space required. The installation process will be evaluated in the judging process if it is considered part of the audience's experience. Judges will look for ease of use, effective/appropriate application of graphics, originality, and quality of content. Submit entries to: Tamara Gilley Public Affairs Officer Annapolis Valley Health 15 Chapman Drive Kentville, NS  B4N 3V7 Phone: 902-538-3468 E-mail:  tgilley@avdha.nshealth.ca Entry Form: /files/hygeiaentryform.pdf Call for Entries booklet:  /files/2008_Call_for_Entries.pdf  The 2007 Hygeia Awards Congratulations to our winners! Internal Newsletters First Place The Loop —Jeanette O’Keefe, Eastern Health, St. John’s, NL Second Place - Tie The Echo— Dave Brazeau & Dave Bourne, Rouge Valley Health System, Toronto, ON Second Place - Tie Staff Connections — Erin Barnes, Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation, Saint John, NB Third Place  Pulse — Glenn Nashen, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC External Publications First Place Grip Magazine — Lori Weltz, Alberta Mental Health Board, Edmonton, AB Second Place Our Health — Susan Bonnell, Eastern Health, St. John’s, NL Third Place beingwell — Rena Scheffer, Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation, Newmarket, ON Annual Reports First Place Above & Beyond — Dave Bourne, Rouge Valley Health System, Toronto, ON Second Place stepsforward — David Plug, Provincial Health Services Authority, Vancouver, BC Third Place Small Things? — Stephen Forgacs, BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, Vancouver, BC Special Purpose Communication — General First Place iDAPT Brochure — Todd  Leach, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto, ON Second Place Youth Mental Health Brochures — Lori Weltz, Alberta Mental Health Board, Edmonton, ON Third Place Launch Campaign for the new Women’s College Hospital  — Naomi Rose, Women’s College Hospital, Toronto, ON Special Purpose Communication — Fundraising First Place Open Minds Open Doors Newspaper Ad Campaign — Royal Ottawa Health Care Group Communications Team, Ottawa ON Second Place Invest in the Future of Health Care — Laura Gatensby, Women’s College Hospital Foundation, Toronto, ON Third Place There’s never been a better time to give — Carrie Thomas, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation, Hamilton, ON Multi-Media Production First Place Cineplex Theatre Advertisements — Kyla Szymczyk, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, ON Second Place Angel’s Video— Carl Martin, Ottawa Hospital Foundation, Ottawa, ON Third Place Let’s Beat the Flu — Wendy Johnson, Arthur Uyeyama & Kevin Dimitroff, The Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga, ON   Strategic Communications Program First Place You Know Who I Am— Andree Steel, Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health, Ottawa, ON Second Place What Do Kids Think About Solving Childhood Obesity?— Carla Shore, C-Shore Communications, Vancouver, BC Third Place Northern Health Connections Launch — Mark Karjaluoto, Northern Health, Prince George, BC Internet Web Sites First Place www.rohcg.on.ca — Royal Ottawa Health Care Group Communications Team, Ottawa ON Second Place www.bccancerfoundation.com — Angela Wilson & Greg Douglas, BC Cancer Foundation, Vancouver, BC Third Place www.thechildren.com  — Lisa Dutton, The Montreal Children’s Hospital, Montreal, QC 2007 Hollobon Award Winner The Ottawa Citizen  “The Insidious Fog: A Journey into Alzheimer’s” 2nd Place John Wells Hamilton Spectator “Emergency” 3rd Place Pamela Fayerman Vancouver Sun “The Hip and Knee Joint” Our thanks to Longwoods Publishing - our 2007 Media Sponsor. Visit Longwoods at www.longwoods.com Congratulations to our 2006 winners Internal Newsletters First Place Spectrum — Julie White, Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, ON Second Place Round Up— Marjory Adkin-Wilson, Niagara  Health System, St. Catherines, ON Third Place The Page — Bärbel Hatje, London Health Sciences Centre, London, ON External Publications First Place HM Health Matters — Tonya Duffy, Saskatchewan Assocation of Health Organizations, Regina, SK Second Place Blueline Newsletter — Gillian Rennie, Alberta Blue Cross, Edmonton, AB Third Place Hearts @ Work — Anne MacPhail, KFLA Public Health, Kingston, ON Annual Reports First Place 2005 Report to Donors — Penny Noble, BC Cancer Foundation, Vancouver, BC Second Place Rebuilding People’s Lives — Marcus Staviss & the PR Team, St. John’s Rehab Hospital, Toronto, ON Third Place Believe — Debora Sweeney, BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, Vancouver, BC Special Purpose Communication — General First Place Physician Recruitment Magapaper — Linda Vancso, Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe, ON Second Place Diabetes Report 2005— Alexis Mantell, Canadian Diabetes Association, Toronto, ON Third Place Niastase in Trauma Media Outreach — Andrew Leopold & Veronique Briant, Weber Shandwick Worldwide, Toronto, ON Certificate of Merit Imagine Shriners Hospital For Children - Barbel Hatje, London Health Sciences Centre, London ON FAQ about C. Difficile - Glenn J. Nashen, Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC Special Purpose Communication — Fundraising First Place Growing Stronger, as we grow together — Andrea Page, Stratford General Hospital Foundation, Stratford, ON Second Place (Tie) Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large — Anne McLaughlin, St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation, Vancouver, BC & Operating at the Speed of Life — Lois Krause, North Bay & District Hospital Foundation, North Bay, ON Third Place Non-Event Event  — Teresa Vasilopoulos, Toronto East General Hospital Foundation, Toronto, ON Multi-Media Production First Place Living with BRCA — Dr. Harley Eisman, Hereditary Breast & Ovarian Cancer Foundation, Montreal, QC Second Place A Day in the Life of KGH— KGH Public Affairs Department, Kingston General Hospital, Kingston ON Third Place Privacy Video — Peggy Taillon, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON Certificate of Merit Delivering Innovations - Cara Francis, Ontario Hospital Association, Toronto, ON Strategic Communications Program First Place Transforming Lives Campaign 2005 — Jean Geary, Centre for Addiction & Mental Health Foundation, Toronto, ON Second Place Emergency Room Transfer— Mary Gillet, London Health Sciences Centre, London, ON Third Place Alzheimer Awareness Month/Walk for Memories — Ariela Friedman, Alzheimer Society of BC, Vancouver, BC Internet Web Sites First Place www.myjointreplacement.ca — Deirde Lall, The Arthritis Society, with partners GTA Rehab Network & Total Joint Network, Toronto, ON Second Place Nova Scotia Wait Times — Sherri Aikenhead & Team, Nova Scotia Department of Health, Halifax, NS Third Place www.qch.on.ca — Judy Brown, Queensway Carleton Hospital, Ottawa, ON 2006 Hollobon Award Winner Rob Warner & Staff The Ottawa Citizen “A Revolution in Dying””